Saturday, June 18, 2011, the Vocations Office of the Diocese of Amarillo will sponsor an all day Discernment Day at the Catholic Student Center in Canyon.

The Vocation Awareness Program has been successful in several dioceses giving support to hundreds of men and women in their discernment process.

Single Catholic men and women between the ages of 18 and 40 who have an inclination towards a religious vocation as a Priest, Sister, or Brother, are invited to attend the day. It will be conducted by Priests, Sisters, and lay people from our diocese.

The program provides an opportunity for attendees to meet other Catholic men and women who are also considering a church vocation and includes the following elements:

-Presentation on Discernment
-Presentation on Prayer
-Opportunity to learn more about Diocesan Priests / Religious Priests, Brothers, and Sisters
-Opportunity to talk one-on-one with a priest or sister.
-Question and answer sessions
-Time for personal prayer
-Concludes with a Mass and meal